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Shakuntala Devi review

Shakuntala Devi review

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dead

'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Shakuntala Devi found a slot in the Guiness Book of World Record for her outstanding ability and wrote numerous books like 'Fun with Numbers', 'Astrology for You', 'Puzzles to Puzzle You', and 'Mathablit'. She had the ability to tell the day of the week of any given date in the last century in a jiffy.

Shakuntala Devi trailer: Vidya Balan is back!

Shakuntala Devi trailer: Vidya Balan is back!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The trailer of Shakuntala Devi looks promising, says Namrata Thakker.

'People feel unsafe even in their homes'

'People feel unsafe even in their homes'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Pakistan's drone strikes and mortar shelling targeted six locations in Jammu, including the densely populated Rehari Colony, leaving one person injured and causing widespread damage. Residents described scenes of devastation and expressed fear, while others voiced defiance and called for action against Pakistan. The attacks, which occurred early Saturday, have been condemned by Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as the "worst targeting of civilians in Jammu city since 1971."

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Several families continue their desperate search for their loved ones.

IRS officer, kin found dead at Kerala home; sister was facing CBI case

IRS officer, kin found dead at Kerala home; sister was facing CBI case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The Kerala Police are investigating the mysterious deaths of an IRS officer, his sister, and their mother in Kochi. The officer, Maneesh Vijay, and his sister, Shalini Vijay, were found hanging inside their house, while their mother, Shakuntala Agarwal, was discovered dead on her bed. Police have not yet established a direct link between the deaths and a CBI case in which Shalini was summoned as an accused. Preliminary findings suggest the siblings died by suicide, but the cause of their mother's death is still under investigation. The family had been residing in the quarters for the past year and a half but reportedly kept to themselves, maintaining limited interaction with neighbours, police added.

'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'I really want to do comedy.'

'I fought with my mother so much'

'I fought with my mother so much'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'The mother-daughter relationship is a unique one.' 'There is love, there is anger, taken for grantedness, so many different things.'

Yeh Hai India: Carried For 12 Km For Treatment

Yeh Hai India: Carried For 12 Km For Treatment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

An ill woman being carried by her family members for 12 km to reach the nearest medical facility in the Badiyar area of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, July 19, 2022.

'Vidya Balan is astounding as my mummy!'

'Vidya Balan is astounding as my mummy!'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'My mother had a vivacious personality and it had to come out, and Vidya was our only choice.' 'She is mummy on screen!'

Akshay Kumar to star in a spy thriller

Akshay Kumar to star in a spy thriller

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Stampede victims' bodies scattered at Hathras hospital; O2 shortage emerges

Stampede victims' bodies scattered at Hathras hospital; O2 shortage emerges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Locals blamed the administration's negligence for the tragedy.

Kangana Has Reason To Celebrate

Kangana Has Reason To Celebrate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

How did Bollywood spend the weekend? Lets find out.

Detective Vidya Makes Neeyat Trailer Intriguing

Detective Vidya Makes Neeyat Trailer Intriguing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Agatha Christie meets Vidya Balan in Neeyat, Mayur Sanap tells us after viewing its trailer.

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Hathras stampede: Victims' bodies on ice blocks, kin await autopsy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A number of bodies were kept at the district hospital in Hathras.

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.

Who Does Vidya Balan Want To Murder In Bollywood?

Who Does Vidya Balan Want To Murder In Bollywood?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Vidya doesn't not take the question lightly, and explains her pick with a seriousness.

Indian child prodigies we should be proud of!

Indian child prodigies we should be proud of!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

As we celebrate the spirit of childhood, here are some children who've made India proud.

Hindus in Pak protest for law to register their marriages

Hindus in Pak protest for law to register their marriages

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pakistan's minority Hindu community has protested the prolonged delay in the approval of a law to register their marriages, saying the lack of legislation affected the inheritance rights of women.

108 women, 7 children killed in stampede at UP satsang

108 women, 7 children killed in stampede at UP satsang

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The stampede took place as people headed home after a satsang in the district's Phulrai village, conducted by a preacher known as Bhole Baba. Twenty-seven bodies were brought to a hospital in neighbouring Etah district. Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh said 23 of them were women. And 89 lay dead in Hathras itself.

Ready to see Janhvi's QUIRKY side?

Ready to see Janhvi's QUIRKY side?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

There are several women-centric movies set to release post lockdown, and most of them are quite quirky.

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience.

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The state government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.

CAT: Six tips to crack 'Reasoning'

CAT: Six tips to crack 'Reasoning'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

The Women in Rajkummar's Life

The Women in Rajkummar's Life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the films, and the ladies he will be romancing in them.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The OTT scene is bursting with action. Sukanya Verma gives her 10 exciting new recommendations for the week.

Kargil martyr's widow attempts self immolation

Kargil martyr's widow attempts self immolation

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Shakuntala Devi, wife of Naik Chaman Singh who laid down his life at Torling Peak, was promised land to construct a petrol pump.

'Destiny will give you your due'

'Destiny will give you your due'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'God will give you your due.' 'I don't want my due from people.'

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Which films are coming up on OTT? Find out!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Prime was the first to grab streaming rights for seven titles for an estimated Rs 300 crore.

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Will July See Controversy In Theatres?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The summer saw its fair share of hits at the box office. Now, the monsoon has quite a few movie releases from across genres.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

U'khand school students eat mid-day meal together after caste row

U'khand school students eat mid-day meal together after caste row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

For the first time since a casteist row erupted at a secondary school in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, all 66 students of classes 6-8 of the school took mid-day meal prepared by a cook on Monday.

What is Karisma missing?

What is Karisma missing?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time and the perfect opportunity to look at some fabulous flashback filmi pictures on social media.

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

As Sanya Malhotra prepares to play a cop investigating the curious case of two missing jackfruits in the quirky new Netflix offering Kathal, here's a list of all her performances so far.

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'People are suffering, we are seeing visuals on every news channel. What measures have you taken to control water wastage if water scarcity is a recurring problem in summers'

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

From saris to dresses, doesn't Vidya Balan look awesome?

The MOST WATCHED FILMS of 2020

The MOST WATCHED FILMS of 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

These movies may or may not have got critical acclaim, but when it comes to sheer eyeballs, these films did their job rather well.

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

'Lage Raho Kejriwal' rings out in northwest Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Kejriwal, atop an open yellow coloured jeep, waved to the public and shook hands with them as his roadshow moved through the narrow lanes of the Matiala Assembly. He was accompanied by Matiala MLA Gulab Singh Yadav.

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.